Lot no. 1
André GAMET (1919-2017)
Lyon. Second World War, 1940-1944
Very rare and interesting set
Reunion of approximately fifty-five (55) period silver prints of various views taken on the spot during the Second World War in Lyon (fire at the Dôme de l'Hôtel Dieu and other destruction such as bridges and reservoirs in Port Rambaud, German soldiers in the city, Nazi parades and emblems in the streets, various weapons and displays, scenes on the quays, barricades and perspectives of emblematic monuments during the Occupation, Liberation celebrations). Most of the prints bear the credit: "Photo industrielle E. Most of the prints bear the credit: "Photo industrielle E. Boyer, 75 rue de l'abondance à Lyon" and the words "Reproduction prohibited" on the back.
All preserved in a photographic paper box.
H. 13 cm - L. 18 cm in most cases
Bibliography: André Gamet. Douces Frances, Arles, co-publication Actes Sud / Motta, 2000, p. 106
Lyon. D'ombre et de lumière, 1937-1950. Photographs by André Gamet, Paris, Éditions de la Martinière, 1997, p. 24
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Photographs and film
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